Traffic Management Operative in Maidstone

As an experienced Traffic Management Operative, you will be required to work on Traffic Management Schemes for a range of projects, helping them to run smoothly and efficiently to achieve maximum production in a working day, whilst maintaining a high Health and Safety standard. This role requires flexibility due to the nature of the business. You must be able to work both days and nights, including some weekends as required. You must have a can do and responsible attitude to work.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all methods of traffic management; Give and take, Priority, Stop/Go boards, Portable traffic signals, Convoy working, Road closures, Lane closures and diversions.
• Ensure all work is carried out according to safe working methods and best practice procedures.
• Carry out risk assessments and method statements on works involving traffic management.
• Ensure that all activities associated with the job are carried out according to laid down procedures where possible.
• Identify areas that can be improved and report to your line manager.
• Ensure that daily vehicle checks are carried out – to ensure cleanliness and tidiness of vehicle and the safety of the driver and passenger.
• Promote positive company image whilst at work (via wearing of company clothing, attitude, and site cleanliness).
• Demonstrate initiative by constantly looking to see where improvements can be made.
• Assist the public, directing them through safe site lines when required.
• Ascertain when management intervention is required.

GTM Golden Rules to be followed

• Only undertake Traffic Management activities that you have the qualification to undertake (LANTRA).
• All Traffic Management setups must be compliant with guidance and legislation (Red Book, Chapter 8, ARTSM etc.).
• Regularly check your site to ensure it remains compliant.
• Report any unsafe acts and conditions, and rectify immediately if safe and competent to do so.
• Drive safely and avoid distractions. Keep within the speed limit and drive with due care and attention to prevent road traffic collisions.
• Park vehicles safely, taking consideration of members of the public and other road users.
• Five-point PPE to be worn on site at all times.

Experience and Qualifications

• 12d (M1-M2) as a minimum. M3 & M5 advantageous.
• Lantra 12 a/b accreditation, IPV driver, foreman advantageous.
• Provide evidence that you understand the differences between Chapter 8 and the Safety at Street Works and Road Works (red book) and how these apply.
• Full valid UK driving licence.
• Be able to read and understand CAD drawings, in relation to the works required.
• Preferable to have mechanical ability in relation to Traffic Lights.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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About Go Traffic Management

Go Traffic Management has been serving traffic management solutions to clients since 2008, and are now one of the UK’s largest traffic management providers. Our services are delivered from our 22 regional depots, through our dedicated team of 200 employees and support network of approved suppliers. At Go Traffic Management, we have a reputation for providing clients with extensive, well-planned, and expertly delivered solutions for projects and schemes of all sizes. We pride ourselves in meeting (and often exceeding) clients’ expectations in a professional and cost-effective manner, which is a strategy that has resulted in our long-standing working relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Our Be: SAFE campaign actively encourages our workforce to work safely and avoid unsafe acts and conditions by following four basic rules.